It is high time for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ to grow up and stop being a raw-materials supplier to the world. Build a refinery to process the crude oil and pump the refined product; these products are non-corrosive compared to crude oil, pipelines much more durable.
The Netherlands, with a population of 17 million, has seven oil refineries processing crude. The country would fit 22 times in the area of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
It is hard to believe that this option is not viable.
Hans Douwes
Cobble Hill
